as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gusty
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
—
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Winds will be gusty and quite strong through the weekend, blowing 14 mph to 18 mph and gusting up to 34 mph.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Add in a very gusty wind, and feels-like readings will hover in the single digits through most of the day on Tuesday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Additional clipper-like systems are expected over the weekend, bringing more snow chances, gusty winds, and bitterly cold conditions into early next week.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 15 Jan. 2026
With other weather factors, such as gusty winds, even a small fire could spread rapidly.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast through the Sunday evening hours, with locally gusty winds in some spots.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Winds will be gusty and quite strong through the weekend, blowing 14 mph to 18 mph and gusting up to 34 mph.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Add in a very gusty wind, and feels-like readings will hover in the single digits through most of the day on Tuesday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Additional clipper-like systems are expected over the weekend, bringing more snow chances, gusty winds, and bitterly cold conditions into early next week.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 15 Jan. 2026
With other weather factors, such as gusty winds, even a small fire could spread rapidly.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast through the Sunday evening hours, with locally gusty winds in some spots.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
-
The air was frigid and windy on a January morning as Sandra Avalos scanned Empress Row in Dallas for cars entering and exiting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
-
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Regardless of the exact track, expect blustery, cold conditions with wind chills holding in the 10 to 15 degrees range.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
-
That may not sound like much, but for the last 5-year measurement (2020-2024) the average was 16 inches, making 27 seem blustery.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
-
And what in a woman’s life today is simple, let alone light and breezy?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
